Islamic State Cell Plan To Attack Nazareth Muslim School Thwarted By Israeli Forces

The Jerusalem Post

Islamic State Cell Plan To Attack Nazareth Muslim School Thwarted By Israeli Forces

One of the targets of a thwarted ISIS cell was a a local Muslim high school, which according to the suspects, "operates in the way of 'the infidels.'"

By MICHAEL STARR

An Islamic State (ISIS) cell in Nazareth was broken up a few weeks ago when six suspects were arrested by the Shin Bet and Israel Police, the Shin Bet announced on Sunday morning.

The ISIS cell had planned to attack a variety of targets. One of the main targets was a local Muslim high school, which according to the suspects, "operates in the way of 'the infidels.'"

The Shin Bet investigation found plan outlines and research on terrorist targets such as bus stops, a nearby police station, and a park that was frequented by Jews.

Israeli intelligence said that the group attempted to spread its ideology among Israeli citizens and residents through the internet and social media. The suspects themselves were radicalized by online ISIS content.

The suspects are Mahmoud Ahab Suleiman, 25 — Who was previously known by security forces for his previous connections to ISIS — A-Jafar Suleiman, 21; Muman Nijam, 20, Ahmed Balel Suleiman, 18; Jihad Baqr, 20. The sixth member of the cell was identified only as a minor.

"The Shin Bet and Israel Police will continue to do everything in their power and use all measures at their disposal to deal with phenomena related to radical Islamic ideologies, and preemptively eliminate intentions to harm the security of the State of Israel," said the Shin Bet.

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